Women Empowerment, Crisis of Governance
Women empowerment is a must for the progress of Pakistan
Outline
The thesis statement:
——Women – the half of the country’s population, the nation-builders – are almost a paralyzed part of the nation who need to be empowered so that they themselves should lead a satisfied life and the country should also be prosperous.
I. Introduction:
II. The present state of women in Pakistan:
A. Socially harassed
B. Domestically dependent
C. Economically exploited
D. Politically powerless
III. The present role of women and the future of Pakistan
IV. Women empowerment – a must for:
A. Her own self
B. Nation-building
C. Economic progress
D. Political stability
E. Softer image of the nation
F. The true spirit of religion
G. Peace and prosperity
V. Measures that have been done so far to empower women:
A. Measures to completely empower women in Pakistan:
B. Equal opportunities for female education
C. Assurance of equal rights
D. Strict laws and quick justice against harassing
E. An end to the economic exploitation of women
F. Political freedom
VI. Conclusion
Women Empowerment in Pakistan– hurdles and ways forward
Outline
The thesis statement:
——Women – the half of the country’s population, the nation-builders – are almost a paralyzed part of the nation because of social, political and economic hurdles. Prudent measures are needed to empower them so that they themselves should lead a satisfied life and the country should also be prosperous.
I. Introduction
II. The present state of women in Pakistan:
A. Socially harassed
B. Domestically dependent
C. Economically exploited
D. Politically powerless
III. Need for women empowerment:
A. For the sake of their own rights
B. For nation-building
C. For socio-economic development
IV. Hurdles in the way of women empowerment in Pakistan:
A. High illiteracy rate and lack of awareness
B. Patriarchal society
C. Cultural background
D. Feudalistic mindset
E. Religious misinterpretations
F. Lack of financial resources
G. Lack of political will
H. Inefficient legal system
V. Efforts that have been done so far to empower women:
VI. Ways forward to empower women in Pakistan:
A. Equal opportunities for female education
B. Assurance of equal rights
C. Strict laws and quick justice against harassing
D. An end to the economic exploitation of women
E. Political freedom
F. Role of Ulemas
G. Role of Media
VII. Conclusion
The crisis of governance in Pakistan
Outline
The thesis statement:
——The poor plight of the majority of the people of Pakistan and the turmoil the country is facing is because of the crisis of governance that needs to be overcome through social, political and economic strategies for the prosperity of the people and the country.
I. Introduction
II. Manifestations of the crisis of governance in Pakistan:
A. Weaker democracy
B. Economic woes
C. Poverty and unemployment
D. Lack of basic facilities
E. Increased radicalization
F. Massive corruption
G. The distorted image of the country
III. Causes of the crisis of governance in Pakistan:
A. Geo-political relations
B. Strong ethnic identities
C. Lack of internal democracy in political parties
D. Political intervention in the function of institutions
E. Lack of consensus among institutions
F. Ever-increasing population
G. High rate of urbanization
H. Problems of bureaucracy
I. Unbalanced role of media
IV. The crisis of governance – implications
V. Ways to overcome the crisis of governance in Pakistan:
A. Education for all
B. Stronger democracy
C. Efficient foreign policy
D. Local governments – a must
E. Harmonious and independent function of institutions
F. Across the board accountability
G. Reformation of institutions
H. Honest role of media
I. Population control
VI. Conclusion